Colonoscopy
Commons · Question 11455 · Tabled 28 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Question
Asked by Tom Gordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to reduce the number of people waiting more than 6 weeks for a colonoscopy in England.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 4 Nov 2024
Cutting waiting lists is a key priority for the Government. It is unacceptable that some patients are waiting over six weeks for a diagnostic test, including for a colonoscopy. To cut waiting lists for diagnostic tests, each integrated care board will hav...